My son is filling out his MEPS form and we are curious, anyone out there who has been accepted following eye muscle surgery to correct Strabismus? His surgery was 14 years ago when he was 4 years old.

CPORJMResserve Chief/Trusted MemberVeteran MemberPosts:1512

09 Jul 2018 08:21 PM

The Medical Standards for Enlistment Manual doesn't make mention of this condition either way

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zspartan11New MemberPosts:6

01 Nov 2018 05:31 AM

I had the surgery for strabismus when I was less than a year old and still got into the service (prior Navy before joining the CG too). You should be prepared to turn over a copy of the surgery record provided by your doctor if you still have it; that's what I did when I went to MEPS. Strabismus does not disqualify you from serving but it will prevent you from entering certain ratings/specialties in the military (i.e., pilot, special forces).

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